The Ranald Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal

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Standard Double Room
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5NA
  • Popular LocationOban Distillery5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOban Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • Popular LocationGanavan Sands20 min walk

Room options

Grand (with Wheelchair access)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon

Grand Room (Plus)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oban

The Ranald Hotel places you steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of McCaig's Tower. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Near this 3.5-property class Oban hotel, you'll find Oban Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cuan Mor - 4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - 5 min walk
  • Markie Dans - 10 min walk
  • The View Oban - 3 min walk

About this property

The Ranald Hotel

Comfortable hotel, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal
WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3.5-star Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Ranald Hotel offers 17 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (76 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Contactless check-out is available.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ranald Hotel?

The Ranald Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ranald Hotel?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ranald Hotel on 11 June 2024 start from AU$240.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Ranald Hotel?

Yep, The Ranald Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Ganavan Sands.

What makes The Ranald Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ranald Hotel.

Does The Ranald Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ranald Hotel?

No, The Ranald Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ranald Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ranald Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Ranald Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Glencruitten Golf Club is a short 12-minute walk away.

The Ranald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.wet room was a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, new clean and great staff. Breakfast was great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just as it is advertised, clean comfortable and in a great area for reasonable price. Replacing the coffee etc in the room for guests staying more than one night would be good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the best for parking but clean & good breakfast would stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new boutique hotel with outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet wasn’t working right. Did not know there wasn’t an elevator and had to carry bags up three flights of stairs. Very small room, but clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard, Wayne

Travelled with group
4th floor and no lift
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xharming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hot
Uncomfortably hot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023